Overview
Norm Wood Environmental Centre is a wastewater treatment plant in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada, serving a population of 5,441. It operates under Canadian federal and provincial regulations.
Norm Wood Environmental Centre is a wastewater treatment plant located in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,441 residents in the Campbell River area, operating as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Strathcona Regional District. As a Canadian wastewater treatment facility, Norm Wood Environmental Centre operates under the regulatory framework of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and provincial regulations from British Columbia. Plants serving populations of this scale are typically required to meet secondary treatment standards or equivalent, depending on the receiving environment and provincial guidelines. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Strait of Georgia, which is part of the Salish Sea ecosystem. This region supports diverse marine life, including salmon runs and migratory bird populations, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream aquatic habitats and coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Strait of Georgia, a major coastal water body connected to the Pacific Ocean via the Salish Sea. This area supports critical salmon habitats, shellfish beds, and marine biodiversity. The local watershed includes the Campbell River system, which flows into Discovery Passage, an important migratory corridor for salmon and other fish species. Protecting water quality is vital for maintaining the ecological health of these downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
Norm Wood Environmental Centre is located in Campbell River, British Columbia, Canada, on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,441 residents in the Campbell River area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Strait of Georgia, which is part of the Salish Sea ecosystem.
The plant operates under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and British Columbia's provincial wastewater regulations, which set standards for treatment and discharge to protect water quality.
In Canada, plants serving populations of this scale typically require secondary treatment or equivalent, as per federal and provincial guidelines, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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